WisMed OnCall

This episode, recorded March 26, 2018, features a roundtable conversation about the end of the 2017-2018 legislative biennium, what’s happening in Washington, DC, and a preview of the upcoming elections, as well as some insider perspectives on next steps for addressing the opioid crisis in Wisconsin.

Join Mark Grapentine, JD, Lisa Davidson and Peter Welch for their lively discussion of topics important to physicians in Wisconsin.

Nearly 1.5 million people in Wisconsin are living with a mental or behavioral health condition, and according to Mental Health America, Wisconsin has the 4th highest prevalence of mental illness in the nation. At the same time, there is a shortage of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to provide treatment, an issue that is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies mental and behavioral health issues.

In this episode the Society’s Peter Welch interviews Sue McKenzie about stigma as it relates to mental health treatment and what physicians and other professionals in “helping” professions can do to increase their own “compassion resilience.”

This episode features Society General Counsel John Rather, JD, giving a comprehensive overview of Mayo v. The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund—a court case that challenged the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability cases, resulting in the cap being struck down.

Join John Rather and Peter Welch for their interview/discussion of this pivotal case, where things currently stand and how the Society will be addressing the outcome of the case going forward.

This episode, recorded Feb. 21, 2018, features a round table update on what’s happening in the state legislature and in Washington, DC, as well as a look at the State’s Supreme Court race, and a little insider perspective as the current biennium nears its end.

Join Mark Grapentine, JD, Lisa Davidson and Peter Welch for their lively discussion of topics important to physicians in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Medical Society's Government Relations team discusses highlights from Doctor Day 2018. This episode includes discussion about Governor Walker's 2018 health care stability plan, the four key issues physicians brought to legislators, the Society's agenda for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. and the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race.Join Mark Grapentine, JD, Lisa Davidson and Peter Welch for their lively discussion of topics important to physicians in Wisconsin.